Knowing God—A Study in 2nd Corinthians

Moving Beyond Knowledge into Experience—

Igniting the Tinder of Truth by the Fire of the Spirit

This conference was presented in Northern Virginia February 28–March 2, 2014.

 

“For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness,
who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge
of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.” 2Co 4:6

 

Second Corinthians is much more than just a defense and vindication of Paul’s ministry. It expounds the foundation of his life and service in the experiential knowledge of God in all His varied manifestations to Paul. In other words, Paul was who he was, and did what he did, because he continued to grow in his knowledge of God. This knowledge was not merely intellectual or academic. Rather it was essentially experiential, as Paul came to know the living Christ in his daily life.

2nd Cornthians – Knowing God – 2014-Northern Virginia

Gene Cunningham - September 25, 2003

Ezekiel #34

Ezekiel #34

Redemption is coming to Israel from the Shepherd of Israel (Eze 36:22-28). He will regather the Jews into their own land (Eze 36:24, Isa 11:11). He will cleanse them (Eze 36:25-26). He'll put His Spirit on them (Eze 36:27-28). He will empower them to obey (Eze 36:31). The Abraham covenant in Gen 3:15 promises seed and blessing. The Palestinian covenant is the land promise (Deu 30:1-14). The seed covenant or Davidic covenant is that a King shall rule forever in Jerusalem (2Sa 7:12-16). The new covenant Jer 31:31-34) is what we've entered into. Where there is forgiveness there is no longer a sacrifice (Heb 10:17). Our conscience ought to be cleansed from guilt (Heb 9:14). Ezekiel took two sticks to illustrate the northern and southern kingdoms to say God would regather them (Eze 37:16). The prophecy of the dry bones is a prophecy of the regathering (Eze 37:1-8). The new covenant gave us at least five thins: (1) baptism of the Holy Spirit (1Co12:13) placing us into union with Jesus Christ; (2) We've been regenerated (Tit 3:5); (3) we are indwelt forever by the Holy Spirit (Rom 8:9-11); (4) we are uniquely gifted (1Co 12:4-7); (5) We are sealed until the day of redemption (Eph 4:30) — we are secure in Christ. The kingdom of glory is prophetic but kingdom of Grace is here now (Rom 14:17). Christ should be reigning in our life.



Scripture References: Jeremiah 31:31-34, Romans 8:9-11, Ezekiel 36:24, Deuteronomy 30:1-14, Titus 3:5, Ezekiel 36:22-28, Genesis 3:15, Ezekiel 37:1-8, Ezekiel 36:31, Ezekiel 37:16, Ezekiel 36:27-28, Hebrews 9:14, Romans 14:17, Ezekiel 36:25-26, Hebrews 10:17, Ephesians 4:30, Isaiah 11:11

From Series: "Ezekiel - 2002"

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